Nailing Aluminum Trim Siding

It provides a step by step explanation with some tips along the way.

Nailing aluminum trim siding.

In general 4d 1 1 2 inch nails will do the job. Amerimax home products 018 in. The standard aluminum siding nail is a 6d wood siding sinker about 3 60 a box that has a thin shank to avoid splitting the siding. At least one manufacturer makes a 7d redwood siding nail with a twisted shank to resist pullout.

Always use aluminum 1 1 2 inch 3 81 cm roofing nails to install aluminum siding. Similar to cutting drywall. I leave the nail sticking proud just slightly. Truck tool rental.

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When buying your siding be sure to get and follow the instruction manual which should always be included. Xtremetrim extruded aluminum trim profiles are available to match multiple panel siding systems. Aluminum siding nails 1 lb pack feature a large head and thin smooth shank that helps to reduce wood splitting. Set your store to see local availability.

Xtremetrim has thousands of design and color options allowing architects and users to dramatically improve their building aesthetics and create modern architectural lines. I used to try not to face nail but you would be surprised how easily trim will blow off a house. For aluminum siding only use aluminum nails. Plus if you have a gutter your not going to see the nails i don t like looking up and seeing all the nails under the soffit plus since they are vertical they can work loose over time.

They are good for installing aluminum or vinyl siding. The nails should have 1 8 inch shanks heads at least 5 16 inch in diameter and be able to penetrate backing by at least 3 4 inch. These grip rite 1 1 2 in. When nailing aluminum panels place the nails in the middle of the nailing slots and do not drive them in all the way.

These sheers come in sets of three and there is one for left straight and right cuts. More product details close. Aluminum siding nails 1 these grip rite 1 1 2 in. Amerimax 3 in x 120 in unpainted aluminum starter strip metal siding trim.

The second way is to use metal cutting shears. This video show how to aluminum wrap a window.